Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma)
Here you will find item records with full-text slides of session and poster presentations given at past Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) nursing research events, congresses and biennial conventions. You will also find collections of research studies funded by the Sigma Foundation, Sigma-published materials, and selected Sigma-related videos.
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Our mission is to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Our biennial convention and annual research congress provides educational opportunities that help bridge nursing research to clinical practice.
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Sigma Academies, Past [177]
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Sigma-hosted Events [10478]
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Sigma Publications [233]
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Trick or treat? The systemic effect of diabetes cause by oral disease
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-11-30)The goal of this presentation is to educate nurses and nursing professionals on the significance of preventive oral healthcare behaviors that contribute to reducing the incidence of oral disease as the causal factor of ... -
Informal advance care planning with family in Blacks on dialysis
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between personal factors (illness perception, expectations of end stage renal disease and dialysis treatment), interpersonal factors (religiosity, spirituality, ... -
Multi-level peer-to-peer engagement: Using simulation to facilitate intercultural development in undergraduate nursing students
This research study aims to determine the effects of simulation education on intercultural development. -
Sleep disruption and delirium in critically ill children
The purpose of this observational, repeated measures pilot study was to develop a measurement framework that illustrates the relationship between modifiable characteristics of the PICU environment (e.g., light and sound ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [November 2022 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-11-17)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Emotion regulation intervention to sustain physical activity in rural-dwelling women and men after myocardial infarctions
This proposed 2-group, randomized, controlled pilot study is to evaluate preliminary efficacy of a nurse led, theoretically based emotion regulation intervention (POWER) remotely to improve MVPA among a vulnerable group ... -
Family presence during resuscitation
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-11-10)Ever wondered about how to speak to family members during a resuscitation? What to say, when to say it, and how to support the family during this traumatic event? You are invited to an educational webinar which will provide ... -
A toolkit for building a high reliability organization
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-11-03)Delivering high quality patient care is more challenging and complex than ever before. Despite these challenges, as nurse leaders we must strive for excellence to ensure patients receive the best care. Join me as we discuss ... -
Sigma nurses engagement with the sustainable development goals: A call to action
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-10-25)Over the last decade, Sigma chapters have been encouraged to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their strategic and operational plans. In this session, Sigma's Liaisons to the United Nations (UN) ... -
Parents/caregiver's health, stress, and perceived caregiver burden in the difficult first 3 months after their infant/child with special health care needs is discharged home
The purpose of this exploratory study with three time points will examine the physical health, mental health, stress using biomarker levels (salivary cortisol), and perceived caregiver burden of Hispanic, Black, and White ... -
Trust me! Enhancing trust in today's healthcare environment
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-10-20)This webinar is the third in the webinar series titled Rebuilding Healthcare: A Leadership Webinar Series. This webinar will aim to equip nursing leaders with fundamental components to foster and build trust as a leader ... -
Effects of a nurse-led transitional rehabilitation programme (4Cs-TBuRP) for adult burn survivors: A randomized controlled trial
The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate the effects of a nurse-led transitional rehabilitation programme for adult burn survivors. Quality of life was the primary outcome of interest in this study. The secondary ... -
Improving patient outcomes through understanding belonging
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-10-12)Gain a deep understanding of belonging and the motivation and knowledge to change behaviors to improve patient outcomes. Engage in thought provoking activities that will give you deeper insights into the origins and impacts ... -
Closing the gap: Team-based care models
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-10-06)Staffing challenges have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing nursing leadership to reimagine models of care in both the acute care and ambulatory settings. Learn how two nursing leaders developed a team-based ... -
Engaging with politics, policy, & policymaking: Opportunities and challenges for Sigma members worldwide
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-10-04)The webinar will explore the interests and skills of nurses in political decision-making and discuss opportunities to increase the minimal involvement of nurses in legislative policymaking and how to best foster more nurse ... -
Cross-cultural adaptation and translation of the Functional, Communicative, and Critical Health Literacy (FCCHL) questionnaire
Aim 1: Cross-culturally translate the FCCHL tool into Spanish using appropriate methods inclusive of language and culture. Aim 2: Assess the validity of the Spanish-FCCHL (S-FCCHL) tool with native-Spanish speakers. -
My journey as an emerging nursing education leader - One scholar's journey through the Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy
To convey leadership growth of the scholar during NFLA. Leading an accelerated BSN faculty team through integrative team teaching implementation illustrated multiple ways the scholar’s leadership skills improved team ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [September 2022 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-09-20)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Taking a break: How rest breaks can reduce acute fatigue during the COVID-19 pandemic
The overall purpose was to evaluate the effect of rest breaks during work hours on reducing COVID-19 work strain among hospital nurses. The project was conducted using a cross-sectional design among hospital nurses via ... -
The translation of learning about person-centredness into practice from a community nursing preparation programme
The study aimed to explore the implementation of learning into practice about person-centredness of post-registration student and qualified community and public health nurses who had undertaken, a professional and educational ...
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